Southtowns Record

Village Board minutes — June 22, 2026

Government
Village of Orchard Park
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026
Posted by publisher
Jun 30, 2026
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Topics
Energy and data center siting, Zoning and land use, Roads and traffic, Water, sewer and drainage, Parks and recreation, Public safety, Short-term rentals, Budget and taxes, Audits and oversight, Housing

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Future Land Use
A Future Land Use map was developed to provide direction for future development in the Village to advance
the Comprehensive Plan Vision. Future updates to development regulations will be based on the Future Land
Use Map.

  Low Density Residential (LOR)
  ■  Innovation Mixed-Use (IMU)
  Neighborhoods of predominantly single-  The Innovation Mixed-Use district provides a
  family detached low-density residential  mix of commercial, retail, residential,
  development.  personal service, office, light industrial,
  Medium Density Residential (MOR)  artisan, and legacy heavy industrial uses
  Neighborhoods of moderate density  that are compatible with adjacent
  development including single-family detached,
  two-family
  residential, and compatible multifamily
  ■  neighborhoods or districts.
  Open Space (05)
  Includes public and semi-public parks, open
  development.  spaces, and environmentally sensitive land and
  High Density Residential (HOR)  water areas.
  High-density residential includes  Recreation (R)
  neighborhoods with multi-family residential  Includes privately owned parks, open spaces,
  development.  and environmentally sensitive land and water
  Gateway Mixed-Use (GMU)  areas.
  The Gateway Mixed-Use zone is a walkable
  district featuring a high-quality public realm
  that acts as a gateway into the Village. The
  mixed-use, medium density district includes
  commercial, residential, entertainment,
  cultural, lodging, museums, and office uses.
  Neighborhood Mixed-Use (NMU)
  Neighborhood Mixed-Use is a walkable district
  that features a mix of uses to service adjacent
  residential neighborhoods including commercial,

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  residential, and office uses. Uses should be
  compatible with the scale of adjacent residential
  neighborhoods.
  Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU)
  The Downtown area features a historic, vibrant
  Village center that serves as a local and
  regional destination for the community. The
  district features a dense and walkable mix of
  uses including residential, commercial, office,
  entertainment, cultural, lodging, and institutional
  uses that arecomplemented by design criteria
  and a high-quality public realm.